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During 8 active days, you’ll hike, bike and raft through the rainforests of Costa Rica. Walk the hanging bridge of Monteverde, enjoy a swim under the waterfalls, witness the majestic simering volcanoes and see the true meaning of Pura Vida! Let your professional guide take you to the most picturesque locations of Central America and encounter various endemic flora and fauna species!
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Once you land in San Jose, your guide will meet you at the airport and drive you to your overnight accommodation in San Jose. Relax and prepare for the next week of adventure!
Accommodation: Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
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The adventure begins! Some of Costa Rica’s most spectacular scenery is along the foothills of the Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes, to the upper gateway to the raging Pacuare River. After lunch at the riverbank, get into rafts and paddle through pristine rainforest and canyons dotted with deafening waterfalls. By afternoon, you’ll arrive at your comfortable riverside camp, El Nido del Tigre. Wander off and explore this lush environment, looking out for toucans, boas and sloths, or relax in a hammock to the sounds of the nearby river.
Rafting: 10km/6mi
Rafting class: II-III
Accommodation: Pacuare River Lodge or El Nido del Tigre
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The Pacuare River will carry you through river-carved canyons and cascading waterfalls. Maneuver through the rapids and in gentler sections, enjoy the rainforest at the river’s edge. Along the way, hike to the waterfalls, jump in to swim in the calmer parts of the river and have lunch on the shore. Afterward, drive to the small town of La Fortuna, with Arenal Volcano right in front of you. There are plenty of great and interesting food options in Fortuna. In the evening, relax with your group in the hotel and enjoy the sounds of Costa Rica.
Rafting: 25km/16mi
Rafting class: III-IV
Accommodation: Hotel San Bosco
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In the morning, spend 2 hours walking the Arenal hanging bridges with wonderful panoramic views of the Arenal volcano and lake Arenal, then continue to the breathtaking Rio Fortuna waterfall. The fall drops 120ft/ 35m into a large natural swimming pool. The hike down is steep and full of spectacular flora and fauna. Spend the afternoon on your own: explore the town of La Fortuna, relax in your hotel, or go on one of the optional tours. In the evening, go to one of Arenal’s famous hot springs and have dinner by the waterside.
Hiking: 2 hours
Accommodation: Hotel San Bosco
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It takes about 4-5 hours to get from La Fortuna to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. The Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is a treasure chest of natural beauty where rainforest meets the beach and the sea. You will often hear the local monkeys (howlers, white-faced and squirrel are the most common in the area) and see iguanas and land crabs. This area is well developed for tourism, with numerous options for food and beach-related adventures, from snorkeling to deep-sea fishing, porpoise tours to mangrove nature trips. Talk with your guides to arrange any extra activities or reserve you spot upon booking.
Driving: 5 hours
Accommodations: Local 4-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast
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Spend the morning on your own and explore the area before returning to your hotel in San Jose, about 3 hours away. Spend your last evening taking in the sights and sounds of San Jose.
Driving: 3 hours
Accommodation: Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
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Your driver will pick you up after breakfast and take you to the airport. Say goodbye to your group and guides, take a few last photos and head back home!
Meals: Breakfast
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Zipline
3 hours for $85, lunch included
Feel the adrenaline of zipping through a tropical forest on a series of 14 suspension platforms high above the forest floor! Spend about 45 minutes zipping on a pulley along with the cables, moving from platform to platform using nothing but gravity.Ocean kayaking and snorkeling
4 hours for $69, lunch included
Paddle past islands and inlets where you see numerous marine aviary species and their nesting grounds. You’ll stop at a hidden bay to rest and enjoy a snack. Take advantage of the break to snorkel on Bisanz beach. You are likely to spot parrotfish, starfish, angelfish and if you are lucky, a sea turtle or two!Islas Damas mangrove kayaking
4 hours for $85, lunch or dinner included
Kayak on protected inland waterways, the perfect place to explore coastal mangroves in search of wildlife such as caimans, crocodiles, boas, white-faced monkeys, and much more.Isla Damas mangrove boat trip
4 hours for $90, lunch or dinner included
Don’t miss out on Isla Damas just because you don’t want to kayak. Treat yourself to boating the estuary with a guide showing you this unique ecosystem and its wildlife—caimans, sloths, crocodiles, boas, white-face monkeys, and more!Educational tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
2 1/2 hours for $74
Get the most out of your visit to Manuel Antonio National Park with an experienced naturalist guide. Learn about the history, flora, fauna, bugs, and wildlife. The tour includes snacks and refreshments.Catamaran and snorkeling adventure
4 hours for $89, lunch or dinner included
The Ocean King catamaran is brand new and it has all the amenities. On board, you have snacks, alcoholic beverages, and unlimited soft and natural drinks. Enjoy the dolphin watching and snorkeling as well.
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